Chris Snyder

Has anyone read the book by Shay McNeal titled "The Secret Plot to Save the Tsar: New Truths about the Romanovs"? And if so, what are their opinions on the book. To me it seems very well researched with ample documentations, although the author seems to repeat her own opinions often. If many of these "sources" and bits of information in the book are to be believed, it throws new light on many aspects of the case thought to have been "accepted fact" I find especially interesting the excerpts of intelligence letters from various governments and officials to each other after 1918 concerning the Romanov family. It also raises questions about the real role that Lenin played in the dissapearance of the family. Any opinions?

Chris, I am currently reading "The Secret Plot to Save the Tsar". Haven't got very far, but I'll try to post some thoughts after I finish. Just wanted you to know that someone else out here has heard of it.

In Britain is is titled THE PLOTS TO SAVE THE TSAR. [2001] It does deal with different "plots".Despite the cover blurb "The truth behind the disappearance...etc." it comes up with no definite conclusions. Well researched, worth a read if one is interested in the plots & conspiricies side of the story.

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In my opinion, the notes are sloppy & the bibliograghy is a blatant copy. Other than that, it was not taken seriously by legit reviewers. There is honest criticism as well as prejudice. Perhaps I am prejudiced. I found the book faulty

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In Britain is is titled THE PLOTS TO SAVE THE TSAR. [2001] It does deal with different "plots".Despite the cover blurb "The truth behind the disappearance...etc." it comes up with no definite conclusions. Well researched, worth a read if one is interested in the plots & conspiricies side of the story.

It is the same book..UK edition published almost a yr before the US edition. A blend of National Enquirer and Popular Mechanics. Some errors in the UK version corrected in US book. Elizaveta

If it is the same book, they didn't catch all the errors in the US edition. I've tried several times to read this, but have never been able to get past the firs few chapters due to the incorrect information I come across. I think I drew the line and finally put it down when MA was referred to as "Prince" Michael and not Grand Duke. Might seem trivial to some, but imho if one's going to write about the IF, at least get their titles right. Needless to say, I'm happy the book was given to me and I didn't wast the $25 on it.